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The amount of goodwill arising from a business combination that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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- Definition

The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired	$ 22.8	$ 418.0
Business and Assets of Rive Technology, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired	22.8
Polyolefin Catalysts Business Of Albemarle Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired			$ 418.0
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible for tax purposes	$ 140.6